Merrick’s Austria (ru)

Experience Austria Anew in Civilization VI with the Merrick’s Austria Mod

Dive into a reimagined Austria in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI with the Merrick’s Austria mod. This comprehensive overhaul breathes new life into the iconic Habsburg empire, offering unique gameplay mechanics and strategic depth for players seeking a fresh Austrian experience.

Core Austrian Strengths Reimagined

The mod introduces significant adjustments to Austria’s innate abilities and unique units, encouraging a distinct playstyle. Now, when the borders of a loyal vassal city-state expand, your empire will be rewarded with a surge of Great Writer, Great Artist, and Great Musician points, accelerating your cultural output. Furthermore, Austria gains an extra Diplomatic Quarter slot regardless of your government type, bolstering your influence on the world stage.

The Frontier Guard: A Superior Scout

Austria’s unique recon unit, the Frontier Guard, receives a notable upgrade. Boasting increased Combat Strength and Ranged Strength compared to its standard counterpart, the Frontier Guard also gains a combat bonus when within three tiles of friendly territory. Crucially, this unit ignores enemy Zone of Control, making it an exceptional tool for early-game exploration and border skirmishes.

The Coffee House: A Cultural Hub

Replacing the Zoo, the Coffee House is a new, more accessible, and strategically vital building for Austria. Available with the Enlightenment civic, this structure is cheaper to construct and provides districts within the same city with an additional +1 Science and +1 Culture. Beyond its direct adjacency benefits, the Coffee House extends its reach, granting +2 Amenities to every city within six tiles, fostering widespread happiness. It also features three slots for any type of Great Work, with a powerful thematic bonus: the effect doubles if the works are from different Great People, encouraging a diverse artistic portfolio.

Maria Theresa’s Reforms: Governing with Prestige

Empress Maria Theresa’s unique abilities are also enhanced. Appointed Governors now generate +1 Diplomatic Prestige and Influence per turn, and provide a substantial 20% bonus to district construction in their assigned city. A further boon is provided to districts: they grant +1 Housing if a district of the same type already exists in the capital. Additionally, upon a Governor’s first appointment, the city receives a free, powerful melee unit of the strongest available type, offering immediate defensive or offensive capabilities.

Key Features of the Merrick’s Austria Mod:

• Enhanced Great Person point generation through vassal city-state expansion.
• An additional Diplomatic Quarter slot for increased political power.
• A more potent Frontier Guard unit with improved combat stats and movement capabilities.
• The strategically valuable Coffee House building, boosting Science, Culture, and Amenities.
• Strengthened Governor bonuses for improved city development and influence.

This mod offers a compelling and distinct way to play as Austria, packed with strategic advantages and unique flavor. Prepare to build an empire as vibrant and influential as the historical Habsburgs!